The Sundance DX22 2013 vs Sundance F19 FLX 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sundance DX22 2013 measures 21,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sundance F19 FLX 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sundance DX22 2013 tips the scales at 1 745 lbs — 640 lbs more than the Sundance F19 FLX 2006 at 1 105 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Sundance DX22 2013 has a 60-hp advantage over the Sundance F19 FLX 2006's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sundance F19 FLX 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Sundance DX22 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sundance F19 FLX 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sundance F19 FLX 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sundance DX22 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.